FIRE!!FIRE!! Never Fear the Astrum Team Is Here!!

 

I am please to announce the Astrum Helicopters Team have completed the training “Fire Extinguisher & Evacuation Training”. We participated in the theory & practical exercises in this training. In this training we learnt’ the intake of the Helicopters which is very important in putting out helicopter related fires. Our staff is better prepared to face any fire.  

Training Officers – Belize National Fire Service

Margarito, Andy, Ada, Victoria & Reuel

Vinicio & Gustavo Sr. Listening intently 

Theory part of the training

Ready to put the Fire Out!!

 

Final Instructions before the practical

 

Group Pic!

 

Fire Blazing!! Super Hot!!

Lets see what Reuel has Learned!

Reuel extinguishing the Big Fire

Margarito good job!

Ada extinguishing her lee Fire!!

Andy think he is already a Fire Fighter

 

You must get low to approach the Fire!!

 

Vinicio the fire is out; you can stop sweeping

 

That fire was no match for Mr. Gustavo

Empty Extinguisher! Always lay on the side when empty 

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters.com

My 2 yrs MILESTONE!!

 

I am delighted to report today October 22nd, 2009 officially marks my 2 yrs Anniversary at Astrum Helicopters.  As I reflect on my first day at work. Thinking how long will I last. Not only a new beginning in my life but a completely different field of work. I have always been an outdoors person working in the tourism industry as a tour guide snorkeling, cave tubing etc.. But, being the type of individual i am; I was ready for the challenge.

I must say though after a few months it began taking a toll on me. It was not as easy as i thought it would be, being full time in an office. They where many bumps but, with the great advice from my mom, family, friends & Co-workers. I made it to this milestone, through all the hurdle’s. Really coming out of my comfort zone & trying something different. I am very ecstatic about the experience i have gathered over the years i have been here at Astrum Helicopters. Working with different Agents, booking tours & meeting my clients most of all.

They where many fun times too in & out of the office. Have you ever heard the statement “seeing is believing”. I agree totally with this. As I soar across the country of Belize I have develop a new appreciation for this priceless Jewel Belize. From the hidden waterfalls, mountains, caves, rivers and pristine reef i have seen it. The flexibility of the helicopter to capture that memory is priceless as Mr. Gustavo Sr. maneuvers with great skill. Hopefully one day he will pass on these skill to me. LOL!! Yeah, my favorite trick is the hammer head!! The time went by so quickly, i can’t believe it is 2 yrs already & i would not have not change anything through out my journey here. There so much to say but i have attached some pics to further some up the good times at Astrum.

My First Flight in the Helicopter

Favorite View of the Waterfall

Breathe taking pool & waterfalls in the Sibun Gorge

Water Everywhere

Helping out!!

Astrum Beauties

Me & My Bosses

 

Me & Vinicio (Maintenance Director)

Enjoying my day at Work!!

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters

Flash back of the week!!

 

Well as this week winds down to the finally. I must say this was a good week so i guess being a bit tired is okay for my hard work. As i went through my pictures i came a across the pictures from my last week’s flight. Which was very extraordinary beautiful as always. Below I have made an album for you to view as was taken through my eyes. I felt privilege too to fly with Gustavo Jr. as it’s not all the time we can be out at the same time. But, you can tell he was born to be a pilot. So if you are ever in Belize come and fly with Astrum Helicopters we will give you the experience you can’t forget.

View Full Album

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters.com

Astrum Helicopter's Family Moments

Have you every sit back and laugh at the good times you had in your family, work or school? Well that's what i did today!! It was quit a lot of funny things we did together. I enjoyed laughing at the boys catching all the critters. Oh & Vini his facial expressions just put a smile on my face. Not to mention, the dogs Blade & Butch they always keep you active with their mischief. Ada & I  always are up for the next action & adventure. I enjoy reminiscing about the past because it always put a smile on your face. I have put together an album so you can enjoy our special moments.

Make a Smilebox photobook

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters.com

Invest Only In The Best!!!

Belize is a Paradise untouched, pure and divine. It's no wonder we invite you to explore this paradise. The Land of the Ancient Maya’s and our fore-father’s. Their is so many places you can choose from the coastline to mountain ridges & Islands . As you peer in the jewel soaring aboard Astrum Helicopters pick a peace of paradise to call yours. Invest only in the BEST and the best is Belize. Our attractions & diverse terrain are limitless. But to give you a sneak peak of paradise that could be all yours i have attached some pictures of this Land Belize. Enjoy!!!

Hopkins

Beautiful River 

The Placencia Development

 

Extravagant Waterfall

Hidden Mountain Ridges

Beautiful Caye’s off Glovers Reef Atoll

Edge of the Glover’s Reef Atoll

 

Peering in my piece of Paradise

 

Northern Lagoon

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters.com

NBC Today Show LIVE from Belize

Astrum Helicopters had the chance to work with the NBC TODAY Show (TODAY goes to the Ends of the Earth) during their LIVE broadcast from Belize on November 17 & 18^th, 2008. All the aerial views and the stories with the helicopter where done using the services of Astrum Helicopters.

To view the videos you can visit our dedicated video page, hope you enjoy the videos.

For this project we outfitted our Bell 206 Jet Ranger B3 with a Nose Mount for a Wescam System.

 

You can also view the videos directly from MSNBC:

Discovering the Blue Hole

Nov. 17: The reef off the coast of Belize known as the Blue Hole may be in trouble because of rising ocean temperatures. TODAY’s Matt Lauer reports.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27766272#27766272

An aerial view of the Blue Hole

Nov. 17: TODAY’s Matt Lauer takes a helicopter tour above the Blue Hole and along the coastline of Belize.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27766231#27766231

Continuing Cousteau’s journey

Nov. 17: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Jacques Cousteau’s grandson Fabien about the secrets that lie under the sea and the global concerns about the state of our planet’s water.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27765080#27765080

Worries about ecotourism

Nov. 17: NBC’s Kerry Sanders looks into whether the ecotourism industry has become a problem. TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Blake Ross, director of Long Caye Belize, about the issue. (Today Show)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27767723#27767723

Lauer swims with the sharks

Nov. 18: Matt Lauer goes snorkeling with sting rays, sharks, and other fish off the coast of Belize. The TODAY co-host is in the Central American nation as part of the show’s “Ends of the Earth” series, which is focusing on the future of the world’s water.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27782284#27782284

Cousteau on our troubled waters

Nov. 18: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Jacques Cousteau’s grandson Fabien about the state of our oceans and the effects that rising temperatures have on sea life.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27782319#27782319

Preserving marine wildlife

Nov. 18: TODAY’s Matt Lauer finds out what conservationists are doing to try to preserve marine wildlife off the coast of Belize.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27782889#27782889

Wildlife in peril in Belize

Nov. 18: NBC’s Kerry Sanders meets some of the endangered species in Belize. TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Losita Lee of the Audubon Society about the state of the wildlife.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27783851#27783851

Preserving the coral reefs

Nov. 18: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Melanie McField about the Healthy Reefs for Healthy People Initiative.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27785285#27785285

First Belizean Company To Receive Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

Today is a day of great Accomplishment for our company Astrum Helicopters. As we are the first Belizean Company to receive our Air Operator Certificate BCAR OPS 3 - 001. With years of hard work from Mr. Marco Vinicio Franco our Director Of Maintenance; his hard work finally got paid off today. Below enjoy the Pictures of our final process to victory!!

Mr. Jose Contreras - Director Of Civil Aviation

Mr. Nigel Carter - Operations Officer Of Civil Aviation

Mr. Ismael Perrera - Airworthiness Officer Civil Aviation

Mr. Gustavo Giron Sr. - Director Of Operations Astrum Helicopters

 

Mr. Marco Vinicio Franco - Director of Maintenance Astrum Helicopters

Mr. Jose Contreras & Mr. Gustavo Giron Sr. - Victory in Hand

Victoria Forman
info@astrumhelicopters.com

Astrum Helicopter's New Members of The Family!!!!

 

They say animals are man's best friend and I agree!! They are always sweet and loving and the best part they don't talk back!!! It is never a dull moment when new animals are found at  our Heliport. Everyone comes out and view them and some of us get pretty daring. So I would like to share those happy moments with you of our Astrum's wildlife family from Snakes to Scorpion and our newest member Butch. He is a mix with Rottweiler & Doberman! Butch is spoiled!! You see, everyone loves him up and especially his Grandpa Gustavo who always buys him new treats & toys. We each take turns to watch, play or walk him and even endure his mischievousness at times. But all in all he is a very smart and obedient dog and takes commands well. Below are pictures of our new FAMILY members!! Enjoy

Slime

Scar

 

Lizette

 

Goliath

 

David

Flash

Gallia

Butch